CFP®-certified advisors focused on veterinarian in the US

Michael Demkiw is a financial advisor at Third Tier Wealth Management in Jericho, NY, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. He has been associated with Third Tier Advisors since 2012 and focuses part of his time on fixed insurance sales as a licensed insurance agent. Third Tier Wealth Management is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and tactical rebalancing, and utilizes third-party platforms to enhance its offerings.

Davin Rudy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he serves as a long-term personal resource to clients, assisting them in organizing and managing their broad spectrum of financial and life goals. He brings over twenty-five years of experience in business and team management to his role, engaging with business owners, physicians, executives, individuals, and families at various stages of wealth to provide personalized wealth management strategies. His expertise encompasses portfolio construction and development, education planning, liability management, tax minimization strategies, and overall cash management. Davin's client focus areas include college education planning, corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Davin holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Delaware and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He is bilingual in English and Spanish and participates in community organizations such as Habitat For Humanity, FC Frederick, and Elite Feet Dance Studio. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, as well as interests in chess, drawing/sketching, football, genealogy, photography, soccer, traveling, and watching movies.

Michael Sabatino is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Sabadoodle in Princeton, NJ, and previously worked at Guide-U Wealth Advisors LLC, Lifecycle Financial Advisors, LLC, and McGraw-Hill Federal Credit Union. Sabadoodle serves veterinarians and related employer or trade-association audiences, providing personalized financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm focuses on non-high-net-worth veterinarians, offering passive, low-cost portfolios and specialized programs such as student loan analysis and workplace financial wellbeing initiatives.

Sherry Taxman is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Doctors Family Office LLC in Omaha, NE. She has been with the firm since 2014. Doctors Family Office provides financial planning and consulting primarily to medical professionals, including physicians, dentists, and veterinarians, focusing on comprehensive planning areas such as retirement, tax and estate analysis, and risk management. The firm does not manage client portfolios directly but assists clients with planning, periodic reviews, and selecting third-party advisory programs.

Matthew Taub is a financial advisor and owner of Taub Investment Planning Services LLC in Beachwood, Ohio, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Northwestern Mutual, Mutual of America, Physicians Financial Services, and MDRN Capital. Taub also maintains a legal affiliation, serving as an attorney and associate on general liability matters with a law firm. Taub Investment Planning Services LLC is a single-advisor independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, and other entities, with a focus on physicians, dentists, and veterinarians. The firm provides investment management through SEI Private Trust Co.’s Wealth Management Program, primarily on a non-discretionary basis, and offers financial planning and consulting that includes tax, estate, and specialized investment topics.

Sarah Currier Barrella is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She is currently with Santander Securities LLC and Santander Bank, NA, having previously worked at TD Bank and Citizens Securities, Inc. Barrella holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Santander Securities LLC provides investment advisory and related services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers wrap-fee advisory programs and financial planning services, delivering investment advice through the FMAX managed-account platform with discretionary portfolio management and ongoing suitability reviews.

Elanna Gould is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Her prior work includes roles at PepsiCo and The Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Center. She also maintains an independent insurance agency representing various insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to third-party sub-advisers through multiple account platforms.

Ethan Siekkinen is a financial advisor with Plante Moran Financial Advisors, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2023. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at J Wilson Wealth Management and has experience outside finance with Rizzo Lawn Care. Plante Moran Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to a diverse client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis supported by a proprietary equity market valuation model.

Thomas Mcintire is a CFP® with 33 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in Irving, TX. His prior roles include positions at Cadent Capital, LLC, Insurance Planners & Advisors Group, and The Guardian Life Insurance Company. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Dallas Rotary Club Foundation, overseeing investments and supporting the foundation’s philanthropic efforts. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipalities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, emphasizing tailored strategies developed through client collaboration and supported by extensive research and asset-allocation analysis.

Jace Hart is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Leo Wealth, LLC since 2023. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. Leo Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a combination of diversified ETF model portfolios and systematic single-stock models, utilizing sub-advisors and third-party managers to implement specialized strategies.